Overview
MARION WWTP and COLL SYS serves Marion, Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 8,700 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act via Virginia's NPDES program.
MARION WWTP and COLL SYS is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia. It serves a population of approximately 8,700 people, representing a medium-sized agglomeration in the Appalachian region of the United States. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, administered through Virginia's NPDES permit program. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tennessee River system and then the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region's streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and provide recreational opportunities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Middle Fork Holston River watershed, which flows into the Holston River, then the Tennessee River, and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The region's streams support diverse aquatic species, including several native fish and mussel species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive Appalachian river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1580 Daisy Lane in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,700 residents in the Marion area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Middle Fork Holston River, part of the Tennessee River system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants of this scale to meet effluent quality standards.
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